Religion: How to Confess

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is
not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive
us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

I John 1:8,9

All Christians must confess their sins. Confession is recommended by the
Old Testament (Psalms 32 and Proverbs 28), and is practiced in most
churches as well as in all synagogues. But there is a wide difference
of opinion on the manner of confessing and on what should be confessed.
Most Protestants and Jews confess their specific sins privately to...